In an article on the BBC News website, Esme Stallard discusses how the Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” voted to override Endangered Species Act restrictions on oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico, home to critically endangered whales and other imperilled wildlife. 'God squad' waives animal protections to expand … Continue reading The ‘God Squad’ Waives Environmental Rules for Offshore Drilling
Rethinking what a ‘proper’ holiday looks like
Sarah Barfield Marks, PhD Researcher, Department of Psychology, University of Bath writes on The Conversation website about what it takes to have a more sustainable holiday. What are your views? Home or away? Why planning a sustainable holiday is about more than swapping planes for trains As we emerge from a relentlessly gloomy winter … Continue reading Rethinking what a ‘proper’ holiday looks like
Decoupling growth from carbon: how economies can expand without emissions
In an article on The Conversation website, Farooq Sher, Senior Lecturer, Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, discusses whether economies can grow without releasing more carbon. What are your views? Why ‘decoupling’ energy emissions from economic growth underpins the green transition When people talk about tackling climate change, the … Continue reading Decoupling growth from carbon: how economies can expand without emissions
Europe’s night trains: a climate-friendly comeback still struggling to take off
Katharina Schantz writes on the Deutsche Welle website that Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept could lead to greater commitment. Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need It's Friday evening, and the Nightjet passenger train to Zurich, Switzerland, is due to … Continue reading Europe’s night trains: a climate-friendly comeback still struggling to take off
New report from Bruegel on how Europe should respond to the Iranian gas shock
Compared to other parts of the world, the European Union is somewhat insulated from the disruption to gas supplies caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Though 20 percent of global liquefied natural gas (LNG), mainly from Qatar, passes through the Strait, only 8 percent of … Continue reading New report from Bruegel on how Europe should respond to the Iranian gas shock
Energy crisis will be with us for quite a while
In an article on the Politico website, James Fernyhough, Elena Giordano, Ben Munster and Ben Makuch write about the impact of the current energy crisis resulting from the war in Iran. The European Commission’s energy commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, says the oil crisis triggered by Iran war will bring lengthy upheaval, in a speech reminiscent of … Continue reading Energy crisis will be with us for quite a while
Fast energy: Why Europe’s future in AI depends on building power at speed
Nicu Popescu and Alan Riley write on the European Council on Foreign Relations website on why it is necessary for Europe to acceleration action. A global AI-driven surge in electricity demand is reshaping geopolitics, favouring states such as America and China that can rapidly expand power generation and grids. Europe risks becoming an energy-constrained AI … Continue reading Fast energy: Why Europe’s future in AI depends on building power at speed
Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026
Oil and gas companies including Norway’s Equinor and a lobby group backed by Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips have called for the EU to drop an effective ban on future drilling in the Arctic, according to the Financial Times. More than 10 oil and gas companies and industry groups seized on arguments about energy security in … Continue reading Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026
South Africa’s energy transition: national electricity utility faces reality
In an article on The Conversation website, Angela van der Berg, Director of the Global Environmental Law Centre; Associate Professor Department of Public Law & Jurisprudence, University of the Western Cape writes about a court decision that is solidly behind renewables. South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going … Continue reading South Africa’s energy transition: national electricity utility faces reality
Efficient motor technology can play a big role in ensuring a sustainable water sector
David Hawley writes on the ABB website about the importance of deploying appropriate efficient technology to ensure a sustainable water future. Innovation that flows: How efficient motors can power a sustainable water future Every year, World Water Day reminds us that water underpins everything we take for granted – morning showers, clean drinking water, safe sanitation, … Continue reading Efficient motor technology can play a big role in ensuring a sustainable water sector
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